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READING & LITERATURE, Primary (4th to 7th grade),  Sandy Lane Stables
 
A HORSE FOR THE SUMMER
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
When Tom is left a prize-winning showjumper to look after over the summer, things don't turn out quite as he'd hoped. Chancey is wild and unpredictable and Tom is forced to start training him in secret. But the days of summer are numbered and Chancey isn't Tom's to keep forever. At some point he will have to give him back... (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 5.1.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0501-5
Library Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-557-7
 
THE RUNAWAY PONY
Author:  Susanna Leigh
 
When a riderless palomino pony clatters into the stable yard early one morning it is Jess who catches and calms her and reunites the frightened little pony with the man who comes looking for her. Then Jess meets Belinda whose palomino pony has gone missing and she begins to suspect that she's made a terrible mistake. Jess is determined to find the missing pony without realizing the far-reaching consequences her actions will have. This is the second book in a series which follows the day to day drama and exciting adventures of the children and horses from Sandy Lane Stables. (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.4.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0507-4
Library Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-575-5
 
STRANGERS AT THE STABLES
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
When the owners of Sandy Lane Stables go away on holiday, there's no reason to worry. Beth the stable girl is left in charge, all the regular riders have promised to help, and everyone is confident that life at the Stables will run smoothly. But things don't always go according to plan. When disaster strikes, strangers arrive to take over the running of the stables and drastic changes are soon afoot. Now it's up to the children of Sandy Lane to act, and act fast, or Sandy Lane Stables may never be the same again. This is the third book in a series which follows the day to day drama and exciting adventures of the children and horses at Sandy Lane Stables. (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.5.
 
Paperback $4.95           Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0503-1
Library  Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-580-1
 
THE MIDNIGHT HORSE
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
Riding at the Hawthorn House trials is all that Kate has dreamed of and this year she's in with a real chance of winning. As she works hard to prepare for the day, it seems nothing will distract her from her goal. But then the mysterious midnight horse rides into Kate's life, and suddenly everything changes. This is the fourth book in the series.  (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.7.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0506-6
 
DREAM PONY
Author:  Susanna Leigh
 
Jess Adams has always dreamed of owning her own pony, but of course it's just a dream. She knows her parents could never afford to buy her a horse and so she is content spending every waking moment at Sandy Lane Stables. But one day, the unthinkable happens and it looks as if her dream will come true. Then Jess has to make a terrible decision... which will she choose? Her dream pony or Sandy Lane? This is the fifth book in the series. (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.9.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0500-7
Library Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-556-9
 
RIDE BY MOONLIGHT
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
When Charlie loses his nerve in a riding accident, no one thinks for a moment it'll be long before he's back in the saddle. But as the weeks go by, his friends begin to realize that Charlie has lost his nerve completely. It's not just a matter of time. It's going to take something exceptional to get him riding again. This is the sixth book in a series. Ride By Moonlight received Parents' Choice Approved recognition by the Parents' Choice Foundation.  (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)  Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.7.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0547-3
Library Edition $11.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-116-4
 
HORSE IN DANGER
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
Rosie and Jess have always been the greatest of friends, but more recently they've found themselves drifting apart. On the Autumn Treasure Hunt Ride, Rosie sets out to make amends. But what she discovers that day takes her down a path of deception and danger. With the life of a prize race horse at stake, she puts her friendship with Jess to the ultimate test. This is the seventh book in a series.  (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.6.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0502-3
Library Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-579-8
 
THE PERFECT PONY
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
Three ponies are lame which spells bad news for Sandy Lane Stables. But Alex Hardy thinks he's found the perfect solution, a brainwave that will save Sandy Lane and benefit himself at the same time. Alex sets out with brash confidence, but soon discovers that he's let himself in for a whole lot more than he bargained for.  (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.7.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0505-8
Library Edition $12.95   Quantity      ISBN 1-58086-574-7
 
RACING VACATION
Author:  Michelle Bates
 
A three week riding vacation in Kentucky should be just perfect for Izzy Paterson and Kate Hardy.  But when the two girls get to Graytops Farm, they find themselves spending more time cleaning out stalls and grooming than actually riding.  A week later, things haven't gotten any better, and Izzy has had enough.  She doesn't mind helping out, but she wants some answers...  This is the ninth book in the series.  (5-1/8" x 7-3/4", about 100 pages)   Accelerate Reader Title:  Level 4.6.
 
Paperback $4.95          Quantity      ISBN 0-7945-0504-X